Tiger Woods is making headlines once more, but this time it has nothing to do with golf. The 15-time major champion has officially confirmed his new relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. Let’s take a closer look at who Vanessa Trump is.

The 49-year-old Woods announced the romance on X (formerly Twitter) this past Sunday, sharing sweet photos of the couple. One image features them standing together, while another captures their close embrace, radiating love. His message? Purely romantic: “Love is in the air, and life is better with you by my side! We eagerly anticipate our journey together.”

Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts. pic.twitter.com/ETONf1pUmI

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 23, 2025

Woods also asked for privacy, particularly for their loved ones, but let’s face it—this is news that can’t be overlooked!

Who is Vanessa Trump?
For those curious, Vanessa Trump has been no stranger to the spotlight. A former model, actress, businesswoman, and socialite, she was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018 and shares five children with him. However, long before her marriage, Vanessa was making headlines in New York’s elite circles.

Born in 1977, Vanessa Haydon grew up on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and signed with Wilhelmina Models in the ’90s, walking runways and appearing in various magazines. Beyond modeling, she also ventured into acting, making a brief appearance in the film *Something’s Gotta Give* (2003).

Additionally, in the early 2000s, she co-owned Sessa, a nightclub, with her sister. Vanessa also had her moment on reality television, making appearances on *The Apprentice* (hosted by her father-in-law, Donald Trump) and *Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It*.

Before her marriage to Donald Jr., Vanessa was involved in high-profile relationships, including a rumored romance with Leonardo DiCaprio in the late ‘90s and a three-year relationship with Saudi prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, which ended in 2001.

Her marriage to Donald Jr. was quite the spectacle; he proposed with a $100,000 ring in front of paparazzi—a promotional deal arranged with the jeweler for free publicity. They wed at Mar-a-Lago, officiated by Trump’s sister, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. The couple’s high-profile relationship spanned over a decade, but in 2018, Vanessa filed for divorce. Their split was finalized by the end of that year, establishing a custody agreement for their five children.

Enter Tiger Woods
By late 2024, Vanessa found herself again connected with another global icon—Tiger Woods. Their relationship, which reportedly began in November, remained private until Woods chose to go public this month.

For Woods, this marks yet another chapter in his personal life, which has always attracted public scrutiny. Following his highly publicized divorce from Elin Nordegren in 2010 amid a cheating scandal, Woods has had a few relationships, though none lasting long-term. Could Vanessa be the one to change that?